As Certified Franchise Consultants we listen and observe first, then plan. We work with individuals all over this great planet to become entrepreneurs through franchise ownership. Every Individual with whom we consult has different environments, backgrounds, lifestyle preferences, and investment levels. Therefore, it’s critical to listen more, speak less and plan accordingly. By Don Clayton
We hear it all the time: “Veterans are the best candidates for becoming a franchise owner because of the leadership, team work, understanding chain of command, motivation, ability to overcome adversity, and many other skills learned in the military.” By Jon P. Skroder
Veterans are taking up an increasing slice of the franchise market. Despite making up just under 8% of the U.S. population, they account for 15% (roughly one in every seven) U.S. franchise owners. By Sue Bennett
This has been an interesting and unexpected year, to say the least. But those of us that are business owners knew when we signed up that to be successful, we had to be prepared for the unexpected. This year has certainly tested that theory. By Tom Spadea
Veterans often make smart business owners due to their superior leadership skills. Veterans are trained to handle many diverse challenges in changing conditions. They are adept with team dynamics, and they understand better than anyone that professional development is a continuous process. By Sherri Seiber
When I was a young girl, my father taught me a valuable life lesson about competition. He said: “When you compete with others, you become bitter. But when you compete with yourself, you become better.” The lesson has served me well, especially in a world where social media can play havoc and magnify the “keeping up with the Joneses” syndrome for both businesses and individuals alike. By Alesia Visconti
Digital currency is in demand worldwide, driving increased usage of cryptocurrency automatic teller machines and interest among potential investors in a ground-floor opportunity with Bitbox ATM, said Joel Carlsen, Bitbox ATM franchise director. By Cindy Charette
As a member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Brandon J. Anderson’s mission was to protect his fellow Americans. Today, Anderson is a veteran, and his mission is no different as a franchise consultant with FranServe, Inc., the world’s largest franchise consulting organization. By Rochelle Miller
Jabz Boxing studios across the country opened their doors for a week in October to host donation-based classes in partnership with Bright Pink to raise funds to promote breast and ovarian health awareness. By Cindy Charette
With traditional money lenders becoming more risk averse during the COVID-19 crisis, loans have become harder to obtain. But for Global Financial, a national company which secures financing for businesses and real estate investors who have been turned down by banks, the pandemic has bolstered business. By Jessica Jones